LCDR John Arthur Munster, Jr.

May 15, 1930 - November 20, 2019

LCDR John Arthur Munster, Jr., USNR passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Born May 15, 1930, he was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Covington, LA. He began his 40+ year career in the shipping industry as an office boy for the then Mississippi Shipping Company (subsequently Delta Steamship Lines Inc. and Subsidiaries) retiring as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Tulane University and MBA from Loyola University in New Orleans. He is a veteran of the Korean War and served on the USS Sproston. His military career continued in the U. S. Navy Reserve rising to the rank of Lt. Commander ultimately serving as the Commanding Officer of the Reserve Naval Security Group, Div. 8-1/Fort George Mead Detachment 110 for several years before his retirement. He also served as a member/officer for numerous business, civic and social organizations. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Lobdell Munster. Son of the late Leonie Marie Berthelot Munster and John Arthur Munster, Sr. and brother of the late Louis Joseph Munster. He is survived by his three children, Ruth Munster Michel (Carlo), Eric L. Munster, and Karl A. Munster (Laurie), eight grandchildren Keaton A. Munster, Sidney A. Munster, Allison S. Munster, Lori M. Munster, Marykelly C. Munster, Kendall J. Michel (Connie), Christopher K. Michel (Rachel) and Kimberly M. Lott (Jerry) and five great-grandchildren Evan M. Lott, Kaylee R. Michel, Seth A. Michel, Carver G. Michel and Cora J. Michel. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery No. 2, New Orleans. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.muhleisen.com